Metra Delays. Track construction today and tomorrow could cause delays of up to 30 minutes on Metra Electric trains. Homewood Farmers Market. The outdoor market season will begin. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 250 market visitors to pick up a free summer tote[Read More…]
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05.29.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, May 29 Auditions for The Prom. The Drama Group will be hosting auditions from 6 to 10 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 West 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, for it’s summer musical, “The Prom.” This production is open to anyone 16 and older. Click here for audition details. Gaming Night. Special Gaming[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market kicks off May 30 with more vendors
One of Homewood’s most cherished traditions, the Outdoor Farmers Market, is returning Saturday, May 30, with more flavor, more variety and more space to explore. The market will be held every Saturday through Oct. 10 (except July 4) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Martin Square in downtown Homewood. [Read More…]
01.31.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Indoor Farmers Market. The first indoor market of the year will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Food, crafts and community organizations will fill the auditorium. STEM Saturdays. Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will host free science learning play from 10[Read More…]
01.30.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Jan. 30 Gaming Night. Stop by The Fort at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 8 p.m. and enjoy gaming and pizza. Xbox One, Wii, Nintendo Switch, board games, card games, and more. Registration is preferred. For anyone in grades 7-12. Saturday, Jan. 31 Homewood Indoor Farmers Market. The[Read More…]
Homewood’s Indoors Farmers Market coming back new and improved
The Homewood Indoors Farmers Market is set to begin Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. The market will continue once a month, with the other days set to be Feb. 28, March 28, and April 25. Market manager Christine Banks[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market introduces new feature: themes
National Citizens Senior Day was Thursday, Aug. 21, but Homewood celebrated at the weekly farmers market on Saturday, Aug. 23, and in the process introduced a new market feature: themes. “Next year we’ll come out with all sorts of different themes, but this was for our first test and we[Read More…]
07.19.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Delays, Millennium Station Platforms. Due to planned work today and Sunday trains at Millennium Station will not have access to their normal platforms on the lower level and will be required to use South Shore (NICTD) station and platforms 11, 12 and 13 on the upper level from 6 a.m.[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers’ Market summer season returns in full force May 27
Get your families ready for some fun and pick up some fresh produce along the way; the Homewood Farmers Market summer season returns Saturday, May 27. The outdoor market returns with its typical popular activities and features of artisan goods, fresh produce, and live music. On top of all that,[Read More…]
Homewood announces 2023 special events calendar
Note: The Touch-a-Truck and Fall Fest event dates were updated at 2:35 p.m. on Feb. 7. The Village of Homewood announced the upcoming special event calendar for 2023. Under the direction of new Events Manager Marla Youngblood, the village will organize approximately 20 events throughout the calendar year. “I am very[Read More…]


